1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1987 Holden Drover
To start off, 1987 Holden Drover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 510 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1987 Holden Drover | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Pantera | Drover |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |
